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Cerebral Edema and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rebaked

Pediatric EM Morsels

Kendra Jackson and Rebecca Raffler While we’ve gotten to snack on a Morsel on this subject before , new guidelines and research surrounding DKA and cerebral edema have come to light since the first go ‘round! Cerebral edema is the most feared emergent complication of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Pediatr Diabetes.

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Grand Rounds 5.8.24

Taming the SRU

r1 clinical knowledge - r4 capstone - research grand rounds - the art of em - Community corner - PEM Lecture r1 Clinical knowledge: transplant complications WITH dr. gabor Time-sensitive peri-transplant emergencies: Bleeding fistula- stop the bleed. Flood syndrome- start fluids, give antibiotics, consult surgery. Ways to get involved?

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SGEM#382: Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls to Treat Pancreatitis

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis (WATERFALL). Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis (WATERFALL). Background: It’s interesting to see how fluid resuscitation has been debated over the years. Date: November 10th, 2022 Reference: de-Madaria E et al.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

These guidelines present the best available evidence to support clinical decision making in the prehospital setting when TBI care may have the most significant impact on outcomes; they also establish a research agenda for future investigations.

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ToxCard: PNU (Vacor)

EMDocs

PNU was withdrawn from the US market in 1979, however, there is still active small-scale manufacturing in the People’s Republic of China, and it is available online for purchase as a research chemical.¹ In these cases, PNU ingestion would most likely originate from exposure to an old household rodenticide or exposure to a “research chemical”.

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Don't Forget the Bubbles

She receives fluid resuscitation, and you organise some tests to find out why she is so tired. Excessive transfusion can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia and fluid overload. It may worsen HUS, according to some research, though even if platelets are given, the risk of bleeding during a procedure in HUS may not change.

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Necrotising Enterocolitis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

NEC remains a significant challenge in neonatology, prompting ongoing research and clinical trials to understand its pathogenesis better, improve prevention strategies, and develop more effective treatments. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 64(1), 1-15. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 44(6), 1072-1076; discussion 1075-1076.